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Zebuliah Noland (born August 16, 1997) is an American college football coach and former quarterback. He is the quarterbacks coach for Murray State University, a position he has held since 2024. He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones, North Dakota State Bison, and South Carolina Gamecocks. He drew media attention upon being added to the Gamecocks roster, where he was named their starting quarterback, despite being a graduate assistant with the team.

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Early life

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Noland, the son of Travis and Julie Noland, was born in Watkinsville, Georgia.[1] He played high school football at Oconee County High School under his father, a former Appalachian State quarterback.[2] He earned all-region honors twice, and led the team to their first regional championship since 2004.[3] Rated the No. 60 pro-style quarterback in his class by 247Sports,[4] Noland received offers from Toledo, Middle Tennessee, Colorado State, Richmond, FIU, and Appalachian State. He ultimately committed to Appalachian State University on June 6, 2015, but later rescinded that commitment upon receiving an offer from Iowa State University. He signed a letter of intent and committed to Iowa State on December 21, 2015, and formally enrolled less than a month later.[5]

College career

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Iowa State

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After sitting out as a redshirt freshman in 2016, Noland saw his first action at Iowa State the following year. He played in four contests for the Cyclones in 2017, including a start in the Cyclones' win against the Baylor Bears.[6] He saw further game time in 2018, playing in five games for Iowa State.[3] Following the conclusion of the season, Noland transferred to North Dakota State University.[7]

North Dakota State

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Arriving in Fargo as a redshirt junior, Noland competed for the starting role with Trey Lance and Noah Sanders, ultimately earning the second spot on the depth chart behind Lance.[1] He made eight appearances for the North Dakota State Bison in 2019; North Dakota State would go on to win the national championship that season.[8] Following Lance's departure for the National Football League (NFL), Noland ascended to the starting role, and made seven starts for North Dakota State in the spring 2021 season (delayed from fall 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). He led the team in total offense and finished with a 5–2 record as a starter for the Bison.[3]

Head coach Matt Entz announced Noland's departure from the program on April 25, 2021, with Noland reported to have taken a Power Five coaching job.[9]

South Carolina

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In May 2021, Noland was hired as a graduate assistant coach at the University of South Carolina.[4] He received media attention after being added to the roster and promoted to the starting quarterback position, despite being a member of the coaching staff,[10] following an injury to starter Luke Doty in practice.[11] He made his debut for the Gamecocks on September 4, 2021, throwing for 121 yards and four touchdowns in a 46–0 season-opening win against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.[12] On September 18, against the Georgia Bulldogs, Noland suffered a hand injury on the Gamecocks' first possession and was replaced by Doty in what was a 40–13 blowout for Georgia. On October 16, against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Noland replaced Doty and led the Gamecocks on a game-winning drive in a 21–20 win.[13] Noland was named the starter again, after it was confirmed that Doty had reinjured his foot, ending his season.[14] On October 23, against the Texas A&M Aggies, Noland was benched in the fourth quarter for Jason Brown,[15] and it was later revealed that he would undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.[16] Although he hoped to make it in time to start against the Florida Gators,[17] Noland missed the next three games, and replaced Jason Brown in the fourth quarter of a shutout loss to the Clemson Tigers.[18] Noland made his final appearance for the Gamecocks at the 2021 Duke's Mayo Bowl and completed three passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.[19]

College statistics

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Season Team Passing Rushing Ref
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Att Yds Avg TD
2017 Iowa State 36 66 54.5 533 8.1 2 1 1 −9 −9.0 0 [20]
2018 Iowa State 70 110 63.6 722 6.6 4 1 7 −13 −1.9 0 [20]
2019 North Dakota State 9 14 64.3 120 8.6 1 0 1 −2 −2.0 0 [20]
2020 North Dakota State 51 100 51.0 721 7.2 5 6 16 19 1.2 1 [21]
2021 South Carolina 39 67 58.2 512 7.6 6 1 15 −21 −1.4 0 [20]
Career 205 357 57.4 2,608 7.3 18 9 40 –26 –0.7 1 [20]

Coaching career

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In 2022, Noland returned to his previous role as a graduate assistant coach.[22]

For the 2023 season, Noland was the offensive coordinator for the Jefferson High School,[23] coaching with his father, Travis Noland. He was part of the coaching staff for five star linebacker and Clemson commit Sammy Brown. Noland was also part of the coaching staff for all-state selection Gavin Markey and lineman Brian Senter.[24]

On February 9, 2024, Noland was named the quarterbacks coach at Murray State University, as he had worked alongside Jody Wright at the University of South Carolina.[23]

Personal life

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Noland holds a degree in university studies from North Dakota State University, graduating in December 2019.[1]

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Zebuliah "Zeb" Noland (born August 16, 1997) is an coach and former college , currently serving as the quarterbacks coach at . Noland began his football career at Oconee County High School in , where he was named Region 8AAA Player of the Year as a senior, passing for 1,627 yards and 17 touchdowns while leading his team to a 9-3 record and its first regional championship. He then attended , redshirting in 2016 before appearing in nine games over the 2017 and 2018 seasons, completing 106 of 176 passes for 1,255 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. After transferring to in 2019, Noland earned a degree in university studies that December and contributed to the team's 2019 FCS as a backup , sharing the position with future NFL draft pick ; he saw limited action that year with 9 completions for 120 yards and one touchdown before starting all seven games in the 2021 spring season amid the scheduling disruptions. In the fall of 2021, Noland transferred to the , where he joined the team as a while also playing in seven games, starting the final three and completing 53 of 95 passes for 690 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. Following the conclusion of his playing career, which included a brief appearance in the , Noland transitioned to coaching full-time. In 2023, he served as and quarterbacks coach at Jefferson High School in Georgia, before being hired by Murray State in 2024 for his first collegiate on-field assistant role.

Early life

Family background

Zebuliah "Zeb" Noland was born on August 16, 1997. He is the oldest son of Travis Noland and Julie Noland. Travis Noland, who played at , has built a career as a coach, including a long tenure at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville where he led the program for eight seasons. Noland has two younger brothers, Abe and Ben, both of whom followed family footsteps into football; Abe played offensive guard in high school and later attended Western Carolina University, while Ben initially played at Northern State University before transferring to South Dakota Mines, where he has competed as a wide receiver at the collegiate level. The Noland family shares deep ties to the sport, with Travis's coaching background providing constant immersion in football strategies, drills, and team dynamics from Noland's earliest years. Growing up in a football-centric household in Watkinsville, Noland experienced an upbringing emphasizing discipline, competitiveness, and early athletic training, often competing with his brothers in physical challenges that mirrored the demands of the game. This environment, shaped by his father's professional involvement, fostered Noland's initial passion and foundational skills in football before his high school years. Travis later moved to at Jefferson High School in 2022.

High school career

Zeb Noland attended Oconee County High School in , where he played and graduated in 2016. He was coached by his father, Travis Noland, a former . As a three-year starter, Noland earned two-time all-region honors as a in Region 8-AAA. During his junior season in 2014, he completed 107 of 193 passes for 1,966 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for six scores, leading the Warriors to an 8-4 record and a first-round playoff appearance in Class AAA. In his senior year of 2015, Noland completed 79 of 169 passes for 1,627 yards and 17 touchdowns with four interceptions; he added 45 rushes for 30 yards and two scores. He was named Region 8-AAA Player of the Year, guiding Oconee County to a 9-3 record, its first region championship in 11 years, and another playoff berth as the No. 1 seed from the region. Noland demonstrated leadership as the starting , notably in key victories such as a 24-22 upset over then-No. 3 Jefferson County—where he scored the game-winning on a 2-yard run—and a 28-21 region title-clinching win against Elbert County. In recruitment, Noland received offers from Appalachian State, Colorado State, Florida International, Mercer, Middle Tennessee State, Richmond, and Toledo, initially committing to Appalachian State in June 2015. He later decommitted following an offer from Iowa State and signed with the Cyclones in December 2015 under head coach Matt Campbell, forgoing a late offer from ; he enrolled early for the spring semester of 2016.

College career

Iowa State

Zeb Noland enrolled early at in January 2016 after graduating from Oconee County High School, majoring in . As a redshirt in 2016, Noland did not see game action, focusing instead on skill development behind starter Joel Lanning. In the 2017 season, classified as a , Noland appeared in four games with one start, completing 36 of 66 passes for 533 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. His most notable performance came against , where he went 5-of-9 for 90 yards in relief. He also started against Baylor, throwing for 180 yards and two touchdowns in a win. During his 2018 redshirt year, Noland played in five games, including four starts, completing 70 of 110 passes for 722 yards, four , and one . He earned starts against Akron, where he threw for 233 yards and a in a victory, and against in the Cy-Hawk Trophy game. Noland also had a strong showing versus , passing for 360 yards and two despite the loss. Throughout his time at Iowa State, Noland served primarily as a backup to Joel Lanning in 2016 and Jacob Park in 2017, with opportunities in Big 12 play arising from injuries and rotations. Following the 2018 season, Noland announced his transfer from Iowa State, seeking a greater opportunity to compete for a starting role.

North Dakota State

Noland transferred to in the spring of 2019 after spending three seasons at Iowa State. During his redshirt junior season in 2019, he served as the backup to , appearing in four games and completing 9 of 14 passes for 120 yards and 1 touchdown. He earned recognition on the Honor Roll for his academic and athletic performance. Noland graduated from NDSU in December 2019 with a degree in university studies, prior to the start of the following season. In the 2020 season—played in the spring of 2021 due to the —Noland ascended to the starting role after Trey Lance's early departure to the . He started all seven games he appeared in, completing 51 of 100 passes for 721 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Leading the Bison offense in a run-heavy scheme, Noland helped the team compile a 7-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in play during the shortened . Following the conclusion of the 2020 campaign, Noland chose not to utilize his remaining eligibility at NDSU and instead pursued opportunities at the , initially joining the program as a coach before transitioning back to a playing role.

South Carolina

In the spring of 2021, Zeb Noland joined the as a coach on Shane Beamer's inaugural staff, focusing on offensive duties after his playing career at State. Midway through fall camp, amid quarterback injuries to Luke Doty and others, Noland opted to utilize his final year of eligibility by transitioning from coaching to enrolling as a graduate transfer player, a rare pivot that allowed him to return to the field in the FBS. Noland appeared in seven games during the 2021 season for the Gamecocks, starting the first three games against Eastern Illinois (where he threw for 121 yards and four touchdowns in a 46-0 ), East Carolina, and Georgia. He competed with for the starting role, often entering in relief to provide veteran stability during a period of injuries at the position, including notable relief appearances against Vanderbilt (75 yards, one touchdown in a 21-20 comeback ). Overall, he completed 53 of 95 passes for 690 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception, contributing to South Carolina's 7-6 record that culminated in a 38-21 win over . Noland suffered injuries, including a hand issue against Georgia and a requiring surgery in October, limiting his starts after the third game. Following the season, Noland concluded his and shifted fully to , marking the end of an unconventional sixth-year return to the gridiron.

College statistics

Zeb Noland appeared in 28 games across his , making 15 starts, primarily as a for Iowa State (2017–2018), North Dakota State (2019–2020), and (2021). His passing statistics reflect a completion percentage of 56.9% on 219-of-385 attempts for 2,786 yards, 19 , and 9 interceptions, with a career of 129.3; he was sacked 19 times. Rushing totals show 46 carries for -30 yards and 1 .

Passing Statistics

YearSchoolGGSCmp-AttPctYdsTDIntY/ARate
2017Iowa State4136-6654.5533218.1129.4
2018Iowa State5470-11063.6722416.6129.0
2019North Dakota State409-1464.3120108.6159.9
2020North Dakota State7751-10051.0721567.2116.1
2021South Carolina7353-9555.8690717.3139.0
Career2815219-38556.92,7861997.2129.3
Notes: Games played and starts updated based on official athletics sites and contemporary reports—2017 and 2018 from State athletics (https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/zeb-noland/9087) and Des Moines Register; 2019 from NDSU athletics (https://gobison.com/sports/football/roster/zeb-noland/8980); 2020 from NDSU athletics (https://gobison.com/sports/football/roster/zeb-noland/8980); 2021 from athletics (https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/roster/player/zeb-noland/) and ESPN gamelogs (https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/4035525/zeb-noland). Passing data from ESPN.

Rushing Statistics

YearSchoolGAttYdsAvgTDLong
2017Iowa State41-9-9.000
2018Iowa State57-13-1.9028
2019North Dakota State4372.300
2020North Dakota State716191.218
2021719-34-1.8012
Career2846-30-0.7128
Rushing data from and official athletics sites.

Coaching career

University of South Carolina

Noland initially joined the staff in May 2021 as a coach working with wide receivers under Justin Stepp, but transitioned to the active playing roster later that year due to injuries at . Following the conclusion of his playing eligibility after the 2021 season, Noland returned to the coaching staff in 2022 as a , focusing on the position. In this role, he supported offensive coordinator and offensive analyst Nick Coleman by assisting in player development, breaking down film, and planning practices, drawing on his recent on-field experience to provide practical guidance to quarterbacks like starter . His contributions helped the Gamecocks achieve an 8–5 record during the regular season and a loss in the to Notre Dame. After the 2022 season, Noland departed to take an position at Jefferson High School in Georgia for the 2023 campaign, reuniting with his father, Travis Noland, the head coach there.

Jefferson High School

In 2023, Zeb Noland served as the and quarterbacks coach at Jefferson High School in , where he was hired by his father, Travis Noland, the program's head coach. Under Noland's guidance, the Jefferson Dragons offense contributed to a dominant season, finishing with an overall record of 13-1 and a perfect 6-0 mark in region play to secure the Region 8-5A championship. The team advanced deep into the GHSA Class 5A playoffs, reaching the semifinals after victories in the first three rounds, including a 48-14 win over Jackson-Atlanta in the opening round. Noland's tenure at Jefferson lasted one season, providing a bridge between his prior college coaching roles and his subsequent position at the collegiate level.

Murray State University

In February 2024, Zeb Noland was hired as the quarterbacks coach for the football team under head coach Jody Wright. This marked his return to the college ranks after a year as at Jefferson High School, where his experience in quarterback development prepared him for implementing offensive schemes in the competitive (MVFC). Noland's primary responsibilities include quarterback development and contributing to the offensive strategy for a young Racers squad transitioning under Wright's first-year staff. In the season, the team finished with a 1–11 overall record and 0–8 in MVFC play, facing significant challenges including injuries and a rebuilding offense. Despite the struggles, Noland guided starting Jayden Johannsen, a Division II transfer, to 1,498 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and a 56.5% completion rate over 12 games, emphasizing improved decision-making and fundamentals amid growing pains for the inexperienced unit. Backup Jim Ogle also saw action in four games, completing 17 of 43 passes for 200 yards under Noland's mentorship. In the 2025 season, the Racers finished 0–11 overall (0–7 in MVFC play). Leveraging his playing experience at (NDSU), Noland has drawn on Bison connections to aid recruitment and program building at Murray State, including ties to former teammates like Cam Miller and , which have helped foster a culture of resilience in the MVFC. Noland's focus remains on developing young quarterbacks and positioning the program for sustained improvement.

Personal life

Family

Zeb Noland maintains a close relationship with his parents, Travis and Julie Noland, who have been supportive throughout his football career transitions. Travis Noland, a longtime coach, and Julie have attended key games and provided emotional backing, such as during Zeb's unexpected return to playing for the in 2021. The family resides in , with Travis serving as at Jefferson High School. In 2023, Zeb collaborated professionally with his father Travis as the and quarterbacks coach at Jefferson High School in Georgia, contributing to the team's successful season. This father-son partnership highlighted their shared passion for football and strengthened family ties within the sport. Zeb's younger brothers, Abe and Ben Noland, have offered ongoing support in the family's football endeavors. Abe, who played at , texted encouragement during Zeb's 2021 South Carolina debut. Ben played at Northern State University and South Dakota Mines. The family's reaction to Zeb's midseason shift from to starting that year was one of excitement and adjustment, with Travis viewing it as beneficial for Zeb's future coaching path regardless of outcomes. Abe and the family traveled to Columbia for the season opener, demonstrating their unified backing amid the unexpected change.

Education

Noland graduated from Oconee County High School in , in 2016, where he played under his father's coaching. He enrolled at before transferring to , from which he earned a in university studies in December 2019. In June 2021, Noland joined the as a coach and enrolled in graduate coursework in sport and entertainment management, enabling him to preserve his remaining year of NCAA eligibility amid the extension.

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